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Computer Graphics Systems in Place Today
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... Within the Structures Division of CBT computer graphics systems include Vax 11/750, Raster Technologies Model One/80, Evans/Sutherland PS 390, and Seiko hard copy devices. These are used primarily for solid modeling and finite element analyses.
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... ; 80386SX/80387-based microcomputers using AutoCAD or equal plus AutoCAD AEC, AutoCAD Mechanical and other third party support software. Current applications include: real estate and base mapping, master planning, facilities design (quarters, magazines and medical facilities)
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... Methods. Systems, and Quality Current computer graphics systems in use in this office include: • Compaq Deskpro 386/33 mhs • Monitronix MX-210 19" color monitor • HP Laser Jet III printer plotter Hewlett Packard A-E size model EXL plotter • Digitizer, Summagraphics Summasketch model MM1201 • AutoCAD version 10 • Compaq DOS 3.31 • AutoCAD AEC architectural template • The space program by Graphics Systems • CAD overlay • Procomm Plus Current applications include layout of postal facilities, mapping for zip+4 areas and delivery routes, preliminary operating system designs and operating system designs.
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... All DVA medical centers are running standardized software and hardware which includes space information, project information, etc. on our DHCP (Decentralized Hospital Computer Program)
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... Capital Expansion (e.g., airport taxiway extensions, airport redevelopment, electrified rail station rehabilitation, roadway design)
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... A typical configuration at a large design office includes a dual MicroVAX, six dual screen UNIXbased workstations, four single screen UNIX based workstations, and sixteen 80386-based PC's running MicroStation, all on the same network. AutoCAD maintains a strong hold in many offices.
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... Under the Air Force's Base Comprehensive Planning program, about half of the installations have completed vector CADD digital maps, which now follow an Air Forcewide standard for layering, design file structure, symbology, etc. There is a similar standard for architectural and engineering services required for facility design.
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... which is a third-party application program under AutoCAD. CRISIS can be used by bases to perform Base Comprehensive Planning analyses; to develop facility requirements for force beddowns, exercises, and force deployments; and to function as an Air Base Operability peacetime training model, and a wartime combat support assessment model.
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